Takeichi Nishi Military person

Colonel Baron Takeichi Nishi (西竹一, Nishi Takeichi, July 12, 1902 – c. March 22, 1945) was an Imperial Japanese Army officer, equestrian show jumper, and Olympic Gold Medalist at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. He was a tank unit commander at the Battle of Iwo Jima and was killed in action during the defense of the island.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	西竹一 (Japanese)
Birth date	July 12, 1902
Birth place	Japan , Tokyo , Azabu Tokyo
Date of death	March 22, 1945
Place of death	Japan , Iwo Jima

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military operations	Battle of Iwo Jima World War II
military branch	Imperial Japanese Army
military command	26th Tank Regiment Mudanjiang
relation	Nishi Tokujirō
service start	1924
service end	1945